sun

This image shows the:

• Geocentric Solar System
• Heliocentric Solar System

What is the name for this giant loop of energy leaping from the solar surface? 

• aurora
• prominence
• solar flare
• sunspot

What is an explosion on the sun that gives out huge amounts of energy?

• Sun Spot
• Solar Flare
• Sun Ray
• Sun Gases

Which statement is true about the sun?

• It is a star.    
• It is the largest star in our galaxy. 
• It is a planet close to Earth.
• It is a moon. 

What are spots on the sun that are cooler than the rest of the sun?

• Solar Flares
• Corona
• Sun Spots
• Sun Rays

The SUN is an average sized star. 

• True
• False

How does the sun keep all of the planets in orbit?

• The pull of its gravity
• the flames give it power
• the sun spots
• The solar flares guide them

The most common elements in the SUN are 

• carbon and oxygen
• water and carbon dioxide
• calcium and potassium
• hydrogen and helium

The Sun is an average, middle sized star. 

• TRUE
• FALSE
• Maybe
• Scientists do not know.

The distance that light can travel in a year is called....

• A light second

• A light minute

• A light month

• A light year